Darlenia Denise Johnson

Darlenia was an outgoing and social 16-year-old. She worked part time at the local recreation center and was enjoying her summer spending time with friends in July of 1971. She lived in the Congress Heights neighborhood, where Carol Spinks also lived, and walked past Carol’s house to get to work each day. On July 8, 1971, Darlenia left home and never returned. Her body was found 11 days later.